He was not a strong-minded man; but he had one quality which is almost as valuable a safeguard against temptation as strength of mind-namely, timidity. (F. Anstey)

He was not a strong-minded man; but he had one quality which is almost as valuable a safeguard against temptation as strength of mind-namely, timidity.

F. Anstey

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